The Guardian: Family

Saturday 12 September 2009

Front page

As a hostage in Beirut, Brian Keenan knew that if he didn't survive his biggest regret would be not having children. But 20 years on, the life he has with his wife and sons is the perfect antidote to the hell of four years in captivity

Family features p2

Family features p3

When Sarah Allen's grandfather died, she went to Nigeria to bury him in his village, where he was a chief. Unlike the gloomy memorial held in London, it was a joyous celebration – combining his love of England and the country of his birth

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